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Jacob Holmes

Jacob Holmes is a reporter. You can reach him at [email protected]

Elections

Legal brief argues that new Congressional districts crack Black belt

A new legal brief filed in the ongoing legal battle over the state's new Congressional maps argues the failure to create a second Black-majority district disenfranchises Black voters.

Jacob Holmes

July 14, 2022

Hearing to determine Sebrina Martin’s ballot status to be held this week

The party has the power to remove a candidate from the ballot if they find their conduct to be incompatible with the position.

Jacob Holmes

July 12, 2022

Etowah County registrars resign after voters given ballots based on outdated districts

Secretary of State John Merrill said legislation is needed to overhaul the registrar position to establish more accountability and prevent issues from occurring again.

Jacob Holmes

July 11, 2022

DOJ, Madison County School Board reach agreement to “desegregate” schools

The DOJ found that Black students were disciplined at an excessive rate and that multiple schools did not have a single Black faculty member.

Jacob Holmes

July 8, 2022

Report shows what abortion procedures were most common in Alabama

The report also details at which stages of pregnancy abortions occurred

Jacob Holmes

July 7, 2022

2020 ADPH report details demographics of Alabama residents obtaining abortions

The report details information including the age, race and education level of every person who had an abortion in 2020.

Jacob Holmes

July 6, 2022

Alabama Democratic Party directs Sebrina Martin to show cause to remain on ballot

Martin has until July 8 to respond to the order and fight her disqualification.

Jacob Holmes

July 5, 2022

HHS awards nearly $9M to Cahaba Medical Care Foundation

As the state's only Teaching Health Center, Cahaba Medical Care trains physicians to take care of all patients, regardless of insurance, financial or physical status.

Jacob Holmes

July 4, 2022

ALGOP holds District 27 re-hearing, vacates contest

The statement paints a picture of a party divided between ensuring election security and preventing the disenfranchisement of voters.

Jacob Holmes

July 1, 2022

Opinion

The loaded language of the abortion debate

Abortion is already one of the most difficult issues of our time, and loaded language makes it even harder to find common ground.

Jacob Holmes

July 1, 2022